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01-11-2008 | Interventional

Ultrasound-guided removal of Implanon™ devices

Authors: T. Persaud, M. Walling, T. Geoghegan, O. Buckley, H. Stunell, W. C. Torreggiani

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 11/2008

Abstract

Our study has shown that ultrasound-guided localisation and removal of Implanon™ rods is safe, practical and highly successful. Over a 4-year period, 119 patients had successful, uncomplicated removal of their subdermal devices.The technique is particularly useful for removal of the device when it is not palpable or when an attempt at removal of a palpable device has not been successful.

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Title: Ultrasound-guided removal of Implanon™ devices
Authors: T. Persaud
M. Walling
T. Geoghegan
O. Buckley
H. Stunell
W. C. Torreggiani
Publication date: 01-11-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Radiology / Issue 11/2008
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-008-1055-1

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Ultrasound-guided removal of Implanon™ devices

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